Name: Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope'
SKU: PODKAL

Podophyllum ‘Kaleidoscope’

This is a very fine selection with octagonal leaves and a strong pattern of markings in silver & bronze. Leaves up to 18″ wide and 7-20 burgundy red flowers under the leaves (on 3-5 year old plants).

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 17″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Mayapple
Family	Berberidaceae
Genus	Podophyllum
species	hybrid
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	PP14460
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Upright, Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	18" / 24" / 17"
Finish Time	Slow (9-12 Weeks)
Bloom Time	May, June, July, August, September
Growth Rate	Slow
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	Red
Leaf Color	Brown, Green, Silver
Soil	Humus-rich, moist, deep, well-drained.
pH	5.6 - 6.6
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Required
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry only very slightly between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Keep evenly moist. Needs summer moisture or they will go into early dormancy. Avoid drought stress.
How Different?	Unique leaf coloration.
Landscape Value	Woodland shade.
Finish Time to 4"	10 - 12 weeks without stress or early dormancy.
Comments	The amount of pattern varies with light, temperature and age. Avoid burying crowns too deeply, as it can cause rot. Grow in cool house for best color and growth. Grows best here by cooling pads. Plant in ground at 1 gallon size or larger. Zone 7 with winter protection. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container.
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